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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-08-04
FOR SALE-LOTS

1SoR sALE-FINR LOT 20 BY 100 FEET ON 18TH
u street, between and streets northwest. Chesr
IL sold ut once. T. X. BROOKS 3l5 eth street north
west. snI Q,.
ISoR SALE-A FRONTAGE on ST sw OF "a
II feet NV $500 worth of old material; cheap.
GkO. W. LlNkfNS.
au3-ot 10Th and n sta
IGOR sALE-l00Xl5o FEET. SOUTH FRONT on
Il Irving street. west of eth. commanding view n
city and river. Of 2oc easy terms Other lots in
same neighborhood, Call for bulletin
au2-a JOHN SHERMAN a co. la01 psf
USoR SALE-I HAVE SOME OF THE FINEST
Il and best located building Lots in East MaShinpton
which Will sell in bulk single, at exceedingly low
rates and terms To immediate purrhas4r kl.C
some me Lots IL the northwest portion OF the city
l. CHAPEL.
y2o-2w' Real Estate Agent S22 Hstn ne
VNOR SALE-To BUILDERS AND SPECTLAToRs-
u beautiful block of Land northeast, fronting Ifg
feet N65 depth. authorized 10 sell Al sold
in ten days W L. BURFORD.
1y2s0t 1422 New York ave
1SOR SALE-LOTs IA AND Is. SO B2S NEW
II Jersey ave, bet and r sts NV, improved by
two-story warehouse. Apply To W. W. MCCULLOUGH
Lumber Dealer, on the premises, 5ll y. j. NV.
b2S10t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-08-04

NOR RENT-IN ANACOSTIA. ONE NEW SEVEN
II room House: modern improvements wide hall
water in kitchen; frstclsss neighborhood Apply e
II. A. GRISWOLD. iyl3.3m
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-08-08


A Delaware man rolled off his
veranda to the ground, dis
lance of twenty-one inches to
make fun for the baby, and the
third time he tried it he broke
his neck. No man ever sue
ceeded in keeping a baby anus
ed without nearly killing him
self.
A man in Mississippi has a
beard over six feet in length
Americans have the reputation
of being recklessly extravagant
and here is a striking example.
What business has man vast
ing six feet of human hair when
thousands of woman are posi-
lively pining to death for new
switches.
A New England man has lust
had patent granted him for an
electric switch" 1t is not ex
planned whether its to be applied
to the female head, to a railroad
track, or to the back of the re
fractory small boy, but no doubt
it is. An electric switch"
might make some girls look more
attractive than the style now
worn.
''They say she died of a brok-
en- heart, said the first woman
as they came up the car steps.
ST don't believe it." sharply re.
piled No. 2. "But whyg Be-
cause she had as many as six
new bonnets a year, and n one
of them cost less than $15.'
A car driver in Detroit gave
some of his male riders a lesson
in courtesy by vacating his stool
and giving it to a woman, who,
though carrying a child, had
been permitted by several men
occupying seats to stand.
N. Y. Sun: ''What in thun-
der did you put in that glass of
sodag" he grasped. "Whisky, "
replied the clerk. you wink
ed" 81 winkedg My young
friend, one.of my eyes is made
of glass. Pm a temperance apos-
tle."
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-08-08
Without Regard to Cost

Ladies Dress Goods from 5 h
25c. per yard.
Plain and Arocade Velveteels
and Colored Laces for Dress
Trimmings, cheap.
Dress Ginghams, CalicOes, Cot
ton and Flannels at reduced,
prices.
Gents, Ladies and ChilreIl
Underwear, Hosiery, Silk and
Linen Handkerchiefs, Linen Col
lars, Cuffs, Silk Ties, SCarfs ani
Bows, at very low prices.
Black and colored jersey
Jersey Capes, Gents and Boil
Knit Jackets and White Shin
very cheap.
Calico shirts for SOC worth 75i
Boys white shirts for Al GEM
worth soc.
splendid line OIL LADIES VVa"|
and listers will be
CLOSED OUT AT COST.
All other goods in stock .
DriceS TO suit tie times.
]. FRANK KRAMER
nov4-tf Francis plfes'l
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-08-08
68 "A w. &B.RR
EAstern Ntandardr,m.

Eastern Scandinavian
I'm and after "Wednesday: Anil :,
" 1886, Passenger trains vii ~. y
Annapolis, daily, Except sunay,J IA" ,'s ~
lows: "'AS 'e'
LEAVE ANNAPOLIS
At $40 a. m, and l.. O5 n. m sragy
p. M, and 5,25 p. m. Arrive AT Anna, ~
lis, at sos a. m, and Las p m. and IA
,. M, and 7.l5 p, m.
SUNDAY TRAINS
Leave as follows S.30a. m. and an
pm. Arrive at Annapolis AZ I0sS. -
m. and 6.28 p. m.
Through coaches are run on All ola,
above trains between Baltimore aud 1,
narolis
Through freight from Baltimore Dali,
Local Freight Trains leave Annsno;,
Tuesdays and Fridays at 9.O0a m.
Freight will be transported at theh,
est rates, and will be received in Ran
more for Shipment to Annapolis as \,
as 800 D. m.
p. m. J. WILSON BROWN,
President and Sup
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-08-08
EsassIIF's Gnid..
RB. & 0. RAILDpls
THz MODEL FAST LINZ EAuAsD n.
DOUBLE Track JASSxr oor,

For Annapolis, 20 a ~
IN. and 40 p. m. On Snn3.li ZlS p
m. and 500 p. m. Sy S&
For Way Stations between NJ.
and Washington, $40, 6sO onSS.lanON
IL, 10 800, $50, ll.SO n n 40 u,
day, $50. sos a. m, $50 son On y y Sun.
lilo p. m. wv go and
Trains leave Washington for Rails
as follows: ~ osianOu
5 a. m, $50 a. M, Goa NJ
M, $50 a. M, 1905 a. m, and Al - ~, - 4
M lbs p. M, S.l5p. M, Ss6 NV p
4.SO p: m, 4.40 p. m, $40 y. NJ ? - n
M, 700 p. m, S.95 p. m. and ID !, wy ~ p
m: On Sunday only 80 D. m ''wp
From Annapolis, SIS, a. M s,a,
$50 p. m. On Sunday, lO.OOa ANU In
and $40 p. m. - H. aHc
Baggage called for and ehsoA.,
hotels and residences on order 1 lss. 81
ticket office, 152 West Baltlmorrss , S.a y
Camden Station, and 81 s Bro. Ssret'
DAVID LEE, OK I' OSo
Genl. Superintendent. Gen Pas. .
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-08-08

CIEGLE, Louble Teams and Saddle
y Horses 10 hire, by the no T, da or
week. Open and Close Carriages, Single
and Double PbRtons, Jaggers, Top and
No-TOp BugRies, all at r8a sonable ratas;
fine carriages for visiting and pleasure.
Drivers in HAery. If desired, Pony
Phatons, with quiet and gentle horses
suitable for ladies and children. Special
rates made with families. Particular at
tention to horses on livery. Baggage
called for and delivered to al parts of the
CITY. Funerals attended to at short notice
An orders promptly attended to.
Jas. II. VANSANT,
Proprietor.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-08-08
N Years In the same Rooms
|'1cOL TON Dental Iss'cia'n

Originatoxs Of Nitrous Oxide Gas. Ex
tracts Teeth without pain or danger, no
matter how difficult the case. II you
have failed elsewhere, 60 20 headquarters
81 FAYETTE 6TREEE, 10 doors west
81 Charles. and be sure Of success.
Teeth inserted and filed IN the best man
Nor. -
Baltimore Nd:
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-03-18
The journal
DALEY a,,d WEEKLY.
sioux City, Iowa.

The Journal is better prepared than ever to
furnish the news, and the furnishing of the
news, impartially and full is its first mission
The Journal is republican as to politics, but
it is Independently SO, and in AL its discussions
of public measures its first regard will be for
the purity and efficiency of the public service
and for the higher welfare Of the people,
Thb Journals facilities fer collecting the news
are unsurpassed Its telegraphic service is
complete: and while the important news OF the
worll is collected in its columns, special atten-
tion is given the news of the northwest, i'll
whidh department. The Journal is unriyeled
Tie cheapest thing any man can buy is good
newspaper. There are very few not able to take
agaDd newspaper.
TERMS OF THE DAILY JOURNALS:
OneYeaf $1,000
Six Months 500
Three Months ESQ
TERMS OF THE WEEKLY JOURNAL:
One Year si.26
Six Months 75
Three Months 20
SH~Spscilnen copies OF either edition will be
Mailed free on application. Address
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SIOUX CITY, IOWA.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-03-18
The Great American Puzzle.


On tho the tenth page Of the present
issue of the Pioneer Press will be found
probably the most remarkable piece of
legislation ever achieved by the Amer
lean congress The interstate COM
merce law is unique. It is the result
of legislative compromise between
two distinct and positive measures of
opposite character and tendency: SO in
genicusly interwoyen that the author
Of each thinks the composite bill means
precisely what his own original meas
ure meant while, aside from these two
eminent illusionists, no legislator, law
yer, Judge, railroad man or common
every day reader under the light of day
can tell what it does mean or prescribe.
To Mr.. Reagan. it is the Reagan bill.
TO Senator Cullom, it is the Cullom
bill. To the conference committee it
was chaos. To the houses Of congress
it was perennial nightmare, with al
exaggerated popular Glamour behind
it. To the president it was an impera-
tive party mandate, which he obeyed
without an effort to comprehe end it. To
the railroad people it was mere mad
ness. Heaven only knows what it will
become to the courts when they try to
construe il. The interstate commerce
law has not been printed in full in any
newspaper, though it has been printed
in pamphlet form aad enjoyed wide
circulation IN railroad circles. 1t is
now published for the benefit OF other
North western readers whose interest
in its provisions is as great, though
their responsibility for its interpreta-
tion is less than that Of railroad Off
cials. It will at leaE5 have for the
most remotely interested reader the
fascination Of the Gfteen puzzle or the
maddening conundrun OF the commu-
nicating prison cells. He may enjoy
sharpening his wits upon q problem
which has driven some half d dozen
meetings Of railroad presidents aud
managers, c::lled expressly for its con-
alteration, to iu.potent adjournment in
hopeless despair. Railroads have SO
far given up the effort TO fix rates in
obedience to the provisions Of the law
because they are unable to determine
what those provisions mean. How
they will meet the actual emergency of
the lst OF y priI on which day, sacred
to humbug and tomfoolery, congress in
its discretion saw tit TO make the Law
go into effect. is beyond the power Of
tae lay intelligence 10 divine One
thing only is certain. II the Law means
to command that water shall ruin up |
hill--water will continue to run down !
hill,, after the 1st Of April rs steadily |
and certainly as before. Ii the long
ano short haul clause is Interpreted, as
NJ. reagan UoGld interpret it, to pres
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-03-18
A Woman's Opinion

Az the recent labor convention in
Cincinnati Mrs. Martin Todd OF Michi-
gan was requested to give sn address.
She began by saying thas If the words
of James G Blaine, spoken in Pennsyl-
vania last September we're true there
was no c.use for this convention. He
said that the workingman had prosper
lty behind him and prosperity before
him.. But, she said, those words Gen.
Logan contradicted in = manner.
Blaine when excusing himself for not
speaking his workingman's speech any
longer, said the people do not elact
senators and presidents, and therefore
| must make my speeches 20 those who
do Taking this as a test, Mrs. Todd
went on to say that the workingman,
even with the ballot in his hand, had
not baen electing officers of this gov
ernment for years. He had been dis
franchised By the Vaccinations of
grasping monopclists and by the gross
evils Of the wage syatem OF this coun-
try. She pointed out as the remedy for
all this perfect union into one party
of ali class of laborinSmen. Hitherto
faction had split into pieces every
workingman's effort at union. Organ
ization alone would give power. Re-
curing to the evils of the present time
she said plunder was now obtained
through special legislation, through
officials, through militia, through Pink
erton. What shall call them I? she ask
ed. Cries OF 'assassins, 'murdsrers,'
numbering thieves L leave the say
ing OF bad words to gentlemen ssid
the speaker. She thought Henry
George did not go far enough, that he
did not see tho evil OF the money sys-
tenn. She declared that under it the
workingman might be q slave in free
land
Mrs. Todd closed with feryent ap-
peal for immediate and harmonious Or
ganiza.ion. She WAS heard with in
tense qualification and given rouslng
vote of thanks.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-03-18
EDITORIAL.

Ihey cay Mcclure is an excellent
man for commissioner Of immicr alton.
he needs to be to follow successfully
the work of Commissioner Dunlap.,
Coy. Church says he never whips his
children fer anything but lying, but
shat is sin he will Aot tolerate. The
governor is right The man whose
word cannot be relied upon cu.s = sor-
ry figure among honest men.
Gov Church has indicated BY his
course thus far that he is not 80 solicit
Gus to unite and sol,dify the present
democratic party Of Dakota as to build
up new democracy, which shall be
more formidable than the slim organi-
zation which has heretofore represent
cd tho party in the territory,
The wave of prosperity is travelling
westward. Already it has reached the
eastern borders Of Dakota. In . few
weeks, or months st the farthezt, it
will awaken and electrify the whole
territory. The best advice to ayery
homesteIder, avery squatter, every
claimholder, every owner Of property
in Dakota is contained in one word
Stick!
The legislature of Dakota has ad-
journed. 1t had among its menber-
ship some of the ablest men who have
yet appeared in public affairs in the
territory; but. as = whole, it averaged
rather as fair than strong body. It
was troubled with on ailment which
has afflicted all our legislatures, and
which may be termed individual ad-
hcslveness. Vulgarly, the idea is con-
veyed by the old expression, everyone
for himself and the devil take the hind
most" Can get my bin passed, and
can get it approyed?" This IN too
many instances seemed to be the Ab-
sorbing inquiry--the sole question
Dakota Department of Pioneer Press.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-03-18
Our ClubblngLlst.

Any one who will pay one years
suhscr iption in advance paying up
the baf fk subscription, if any, begin
ming with February 1st, 1856 will re-.
ceive the HERALD and any paperin the
following list at greatly reduced prices.
We give the name of the publication,
its cost and, at the end of the line, it's
cost together with the HERALD for one
wear.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-03-18

The county board of Brule claim to
have the opinion of United States At
torney General Garland and tho terri
torlal attorney general in favor of tax
ing land ss soon as final proof is made
and receipt given by the local land Of
fee. It is claimed that the land is not
taxable until the possessor has title,
and if the receipt is title then Sparks
has no right to hold and cancel the
claim.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-03-18
A Great Engineer.

The New Orleans Times Democrat,
commenting on the death Of Capt.
James B Eads, saya: "Ihe loss at any
time Of such man would be calami-
ty to mankind but at this particular
time, in the full ripeness Of his fame
as a great engineer and scientist when
the crowning glory Of his long and USE
full life, that giant work which his gen.
ius had conceived and which it was
his dearest wish to live long enough to
carry forward TO triumphal success,
needed MS master mind, his guiding
hand, his death is indeed, diplorable.' .
Regarding the jettiss and bsnsiits re-
sulting therefrom to the Mississippi
valley it says: THE one engineering
enterprise Of his has added Sl.S0Q.00O,-
600 to the wealth Of farmers and manu-
faeturers of this vast region, which he
opened to the largest steamers OF the
world
Henry Ward Beecher whoae death
occurred the Sth inst. often express
ed the wish that no black should be used
or worn at his funeral. Accordingly
instead Of Grape al the door of his resi-
dence t beautiful wreath OF white
roses tied with white ribbon WAS hung
on the door knob. the church was turn
ed into perfect flower garden, IND the
fragrant perfume Of the roses pervadec
tho air In the center OF the organ
loft was floral emblem in the shape
of a triangle, on the top of which were
parched two white doves with TWO
white ribbons in their bills. The CAS-
ket was placed on q acstafalqne OF "I''S
roses. white carntsai9nS Iht. i--'-4a-.' .
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-03-18

rectly in front of the reading desk
Not yestige of the black cloth cover
Ing OF the casket coula be seen for the
flowers upon it, There was nothing
to indicate the presence OF death ex-
ceps the stiffness which pervaded the
room and the hushsa conversation, of
the workers.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-03-18
PAT EMTS

Patent once attended TO for MODERATE
FEES.
Our otroe is opposite the U. 8. Patent Once,
and VIC can obtain Pa.ents in less time than
those remote from WASHINGTON.
Send n ODEL Or DRAWING. We advise a.
to patsntabihey free OF charge: and we make
No CHARGE UNLESS WE OBTAIN PATENT.
Money order Div, and to officials to the U. s..
Patent Once. For circular. advice, terms. and
references to actual clients in your own State or
county, wlite to
g. A. SNOW Geo., :,
Opposite Patent Once, Washington, u. c
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-03-18

Three hundred saloons are running
in Davenport, and it is the dullest town
of any consequence in Iowa. The rea-
son is plain. Where the saloonkespers
get all the money in circulation in a
town there can be little business and
no general thrift or prosperity Bur-
lington Post.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-03-18
Ea-Iroad Time Tables,

G. II. s st. y,
]" Passenger South at 1916 Il n.
aSsehger North at 6:lO p III.
freight North at II :225sa m.
FrIsht South at $40 p m.
=" &saenger North at $3.50 y m.
faSSeliger South at 1910 a m.
asstnger East at 1880. am.
4feight North at l0:iO a m.
freight South at $3.50 p III.
., freight East at 500 p III.
'''''ssoia Passenger arrives AT 80;
a arrives 4; 30 p N.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-03-18
Major Edwards nomination as public
has been withdrawn.

Mrs. Neebe, wife of The condemned
anarchist Oscar Neebc, was buried last
Sunday. Neebe was taken from the
Jail to look At the face of his dead wife
and was allowed to attend the funeral
The scene was very affecting.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-03-18
n. e Churoh.

ie4 are held each sabbath as follows:
fias Al 80 O'clock a. m. and at 200
fg.n Slnd.y Sehool at u O'Clock m.
Vim. Pssenhurt. ..............P Pastor
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-03-18

The bonded Indebtedness of Dakota
was &568,O0O and the last legislature
authorized new bonds to the amount of
S53O0O0 or within $4,000 OF She entire
previous debt of the territory. This
may not appear wise to the taxpayers.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-03-18
A. r.. & A. RI
FRONTIER LODGE, Nc. 81.

/, communications, Friday evenings OIL
". ~ ,osII ,Sa nil moon. Visiting brethren fra
'r oN Nnri,etl TO be present.
WILLIAMS. Secretary.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-03-18
I. O. O. F.

...;uy,er Springs Lodge No. 81, Meets every
e.n Wit brothers Of the order hon
~. a. .t-.'. art cordially invited to attend:
Iurdelso. q o.. "
/. sn.a
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-03-18
j C. a, g. I, S.

,rnepai place OF business of the Jsrauld
Il Agricultural! & Industrial Society, is
|asHn Springs
| l.cnmis President.
\ Miller .... Secretary,
wilson Treasurer.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-03-18

crloe IN Entiexible equaI-per-ton-per-
mlle distance tariff for all points on
the trunkFines between the seaboard
ana sne Inferior, it will not be obeysd
any morsFaaa constitutional prohibi.
oltlon is beyed in Iowa. There ara
sons things fools and madmen CANNOT
40, even after getting Themselves elect
ed 20 conHess, The west isn't going
90 see Its PRODUCTION paralyzed and its
coMllmercdruined to please eny school
o1 demafogues, and the railroads,
which are fhe servants and children OF
productlo1 and commerce, will fad
way to ob{y the intereats which give
them life n the face of the muddy
mandate + hs!f-;ntelligibie popular
craze. Last of all will the cities of
st. Paul aud Minneapolis sink suplnely
into The s,te the extreme Interpretation
pf this Law would mark out sor them.
Pioneer Press.
II .oYs y esn excuse anything but mean
ness; but meanness kills love, and Grip
Pies eFen natural affection.
Courage, the commonest of the viz
tues, obtains more applause than dis
cretioz, the rarest Of them.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-03-18
j. q. w. C. T. q.
cts WheT

,s~,uy1 County ". &. T. U meets when
/, ny Incentive Committee.
f. C, HHll. Washington Springs. Pres.
\ Il. Niles q. Sea So.' See' See
!. cH. Spears Kec; sec.
EEl. IGmsmire Treas.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-03-18
opuNvY OFFICERS.
@. A. r.,

40 Ord Post. No. g. msetr at Wes-
,e l. Srrinss y in svery Saturday on or bofore
fnn snl ,nanu mo- Of each month"; c,,,n.rda- ,,,,,.
IhaS u.sss.r ''...............Se Sen. Vice Com,
| E5''' En', ................. ;. Adjutant,
ita;ii.r tl..' ...........,Q Quarter Maser.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-03-18
GUNDERSON.

y l9iESEY ATLAW.
~ INA Practice in the District,
pecialty. ''''' 's' oollec-
Springs, d. 7.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-03-18

sor5aS.o s1n.ple.on Of Fargo was nom
l' y general on the 9th inst
!. ~ wards of Fargo and Chas.
aberdeen public exani-
: >--e 1c. i,W
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-03-18

'e,sac County Farmers Alliance holds
|ean.s II. the cours House in Washington
1 yl,. ....... .... -. President.
Xastsal Secretary,
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-03-18
.oc,ura. Relief Corps. No. Is.
~. C. T. q.

kear tlGn Of Washington 2prinEa meets
66 saa IN We'd. of each No at the NJ. 4.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-03-18

j. e. e. a.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-03-18

They cay Mcclure is an excellent
man 1or commissioner Of immigr alton.
He needs to be to follow successfully
the work of Commissioner Dunlap,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-11-23
Most Destructive Praire Fires.

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 2s.-Reports of forest
and prairie fires are continually coming
in from all directions. The swamps and
10 wlands of southern Missouri and Ar
kansas, between the Iron Mountain road
and the Mississippi river have been
almost burned out. The whole country
Is so filled with smoke that people are
almost stifled. As far west as Hot
Springs, fires have devastated farms.
burned residences, barns and fences.
and the little town of May flower, in
Franklin county, barely escaped total
destruction. On the east side of the
Mississippi river, In Washington ana
Bolivar counties, Miss, 10 cotton gins,
besides other valuable property, have
been destroyed. From the Indian Ter
ritory there are reports of great prairie
fires. Forty miles of ranch around Red
Fork have been entirely raVaged, and
thousands of tons of hay, farming imple-
ments, and a large number Of cattle
pens have been burned, and other Sec
tons OF the territory have suff red in
the same way.